2012Exhibitions

Rogue Taxidermy Show Our Biennial Taxidermy Group Show

May 4th – 27th, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, May 4th; 7-9 PM

Rogue Taxidermy Show Our Biennial Taxidermy Group Show

The Rogue Taxidermy 2012 Biennial, curated by Robert Marbury, features 25 of the most interesting artists working in taxidermy today. Rogue Taxidermy, a mixed-media art utilizing taxidermy materials, is more closely related to surrealism than to mainstream taxidermy. The work in this show spans genres and materials to expresses the individual artist’s approach to and love of natural history and preservation.

All members of the MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF ROGUE TAXIDERMISTS implicitly pledge by merit of their membership to abide by the following ethical regulations:

1. All members pledge to continually strive to make efficient use of the animals and parts of animals employed in the creation of their art. Wastefulness is strongly discouraged.

2. Animals shall be procured in a manner that does not require their termination for the explicit purpose of mounting or displaying. Collecting road-kill, accepting, purchasing animals from supply companies and from grocery stores are all considered to be acceptable, ethical means of procuring animals. Recycling and re-use are primary tenets of the association.

3. Please note that it is your responsibility to check with your local Department of Natural Resources and fish & wildlife authorities regarding your taxidermy activities. Be aware that endangered, threatened and protected species (including, but not exclusive to, raptors and songbirds) can only be mounted for museums and educational institutions providing all necessary permits. Roadkill is not excluded from these regulations. Additionally, in accordance with state and federal law, anything utilizing waterfowl, crows, or other restricted birds can only be mounted for the client who provides the animal with all attending permits.

4. If approached to create a custom mount which is generally considered to be a specialty of another M.A.R.T. member, it is strongly suggested that you recommend the services of that member to the potential customer before accepting the commission.

5. Members are greatly encouraged to participate in the care and conservation of living animals.

6. M.A.R.T. seeks to create an open dialogue about the place of animals in our culture. Protests, slander, and admonitions shall be greeted with an attempt to foster conversation. Reacting to criticism in a cruel or indignant way is considered antithetical to the M.A.R.T. mission statement.

: Beth Beverly – Jetta

: Beth Beverly – Pizzazz

: Beth Beverly – Roxanne

: Scott Bibus – Raccoon Head

: Scott Bibus – Candy Rat

: Lisa Black – Fixed Pheasant Wings

: Lisa Black – Departed Ram

: Lisa Black – Lisa Black Stereoscope

: Lisa Black – Departed Wild Cat

: Sarina Brewer – Up From the Ashes

: Sarina Brewer – Frankie Goes to Hollywood

: Sarina Brewer – High-Times Heraldry

: Sarina Brewer – Lamb Chop

: Sarina Brewer – Sweet Dreams

: Sarina Brewer – Something Up My Sleeve

: Peter Gronquist – Untitled

: Carolyn Hopkins – Leak

: Scott Hove – 5 Tier

: Scott Hove – Chocolate Beast

: Scott Hove – Lamprey

: Scott Hove – Slit

: Katie Innamorato – Antlered Fox

: Katie Innamorato – Coyote Terrarium

: Katie Innamorato – Doe Terrarium

: Katie Innamorato – Growth and Decay

: Katie Innamorato – Mutant Deer

: Jessica Joslin – Balthazar (detail)

: Jessica Joslin – Balthazar

: Jessica Joslin – Claudius

: Lauren Kane – Hiding Place

: Lauren Kane – Kitten Mouse Necklace

: Lauren Kane – Rabbits

: Loved to Death – Keeticide

: Loved to Death – While You Sleep

: Loved to Death – Witchy Women

: Jeanie M – A Royal Mouse

: Jeanie M – Arabian Squirrel on a Flying Carpet

: Jeanie M – The Puppeteer

: Robert Marbury – Sassafras (before and after)

: Robert Marbury – Sassafras

: Robert Marbury – Trophy (before and after)

: Robert Marbury – Trophy

: Liz McGrath & Morgan Slade – Die Hard

: Kat Marie Moya – The Banshee: Instrument of God

: Kat Marie Moya – Left Hand Path to Righteousness

: Brian Poor – The Hatchling

: Angela Singer – Babee II

: Angela Singer – Babee III

: Angela Singer – Left Eye

: Angela Singer – Multi Claw

: Angela Singer – Multi Snout

: Angela Singer – Pink Phylachery, 2012

: Angela Singer – Slip Out

: Angela Singer – Sockit Snout

: Emily Slade – It’s What’s Inside That Counts

: Daisy Tainton – A Patient’s Despair

: Daisy Tainton – Tickling The Ivories in Ghost Town

: Daisy Tainton – Tea Time With Granny Beetle

: Vega – Aloysius The Vicious (detail)

: Vega – Aloysius The Vicious

: Vega – Spring Chicken Girl (detail)

: Vega – Spring Chicken Girl

: Adam Wallacavage – Antler Tentacle Skull Snake is the New Snake Skull Tentacle Antler

: Brooke Weston – Custard (detail)

: Brooke Weston – Custard

: Brooke Weston – Madiline

: Brooke Weston – Mystic Pinky

: Brooke Weston – Tommy

: Mikal Winn – Devout

: Mikal Winn – Bite Me

: Mirmy Winn – Brains II

: Mirmy Winn – Dark Dreams from the Horrible Mind of Thing 3

: Mirmy Winn – Rhythms of the Loreleis

: Mirmy Winn – Shades Below

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